tailgate height ?
My 4x4 pu has a tailgate height of 57 inches , is that gonna be a problem ? Considering switching to 5th wheel .
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It depends ... but likely workable, a lot depends on the build of the trailer and how high (or low!) the pinbox mount is.
My bed rails are at 57", clearance of the front of the trailer over the bed isn't an issue, but I've been towing a bit nose high. My Reese R16 hitch is in its lowest mounting position and my Sidewinder pinbox (pinned) is in its highest and I have, best I remember, right at 6" at the tailgate, more as you go forward due to nose high attitude.
Due to blow out in November and damage to one of the axles, I'm replacing axles and while at it, adding a 3" lift to the trailer and moving from 15" wheels to 16" which will raise the trailer by a total of 4 3/4". Axles are due in any day now, at which point I can confirm arch of springs and make final measurements to confirm I'm not going too high. Even at 4 3/4", I don't anticipate I'll be perfectly level, but close enough to where a measuring tape will be needed to confirm.
My bed rails are at 57", clearance of the front of the trailer over the bed isn't an issue, but I've been towing a bit nose high. My Reese R16 hitch is in its lowest mounting position and my Sidewinder pinbox (pinned) is in its highest and I have, best I remember, right at 6" at the tailgate, more as you go forward due to nose high attitude.
Due to blow out in November and damage to one of the axles, I'm replacing axles and while at it, adding a 3" lift to the trailer and moving from 15" wheels to 16" which will raise the trailer by a total of 4 3/4". Axles are due in any day now, at which point I can confirm arch of springs and make final measurements to confirm I'm not going too high. Even at 4 3/4", I don't anticipate I'll be perfectly level, but close enough to where a measuring tape will be needed to confirm.
